Repousse (Metal Tooling) with Geometric and Organic Shapes

This video tutorial teaches the art of repousse, focusing on creating low relief images in metal and extending designs onto a mat. It covers the differences between geometric and organic shapes, metal preparation, embossing, chasing, and creating 3D forms. The lesson concludes with finishing techniques and extending the design onto a mat using colored pencils.

What is the main difference between geometric and organic shapes?

• Geometric shapes are irregular and free-form.

• Organic shapes are always symmetrical.

• Organic shapes have hard edges and are precise.

• Geometric shapes can be named, while organic shapes are free-form.

What is the first step in preparing your metal for repousse?

• Taping the edges to prevent injury.

• Heating the metal to make it malleable.

• Cutting the metal into a circle.

• Painting the metal with acrylic paint.

What tool is recommended for tracing your design onto the metal?

• A pen

• A paintbrush

• A wooden stylus

• A pencil

What is the purpose of chasing in the repousse process?

• To create a smooth surface.

• To add color to the metal.

• To cut the metal into shapes.

• To make the design protrude more.

What should you do if a hole starts to form in the metal?

• Continue working with more pressure.

• Stop immediately and reduce pressure.

• Add more metal to cover the hole.

• Ignore it and keep working.

What is another name for the repousse technique?

• Metal engraving

• Metal tooling

• Metal casting

• Metal welding

What is the purpose of staining the metal with black acrylic paint?

• To add color to the entire surface.

• To highlight the textured areas.

• To make the metal more durable.

• To create a shiny finish.

What is the goal when extending your design onto the mat?

• To create a completely different design.

• To repeat and extend the shapes and patterns from the metal.

• To cover the entire mat with one color.

• To make the mat heavier.

How can you add contrast to your mat design?

• By avoiding any patterns.

• By using only dark colors.

• By using a single color throughout.

• By pairing lighter colors with darker colors.

What should you do if you feel your design is complete?

• Stop immediately and frame it.

• Add more details and patterns.

• Leave it as it is without reviewing.

• Erase some parts and start over.